YouthBiz
Denver Startup Week Youth Pass: YouthBiz Marketplace & Expo
Commons on Champa 1245 Champa St., Denver, CO, United StatesBe part of an entrepreneurial movement that’s REALLY BIG! For the first time, Junior Achievement and Young Americans Center for Financial Education are partnering with Denver Startup Week to provide exciting opportunities just for you! YouthBiz Marketplace & Expo is a unique and exciting experience for youth ages 6-18 to sell products, present business plans, and generate an expanded customer ...
Denver Startup Week Youth Pass: Early Access
Commons on Champa 1245 Champa St., Denver, CO, United StatesBe part of an entrepreneurial movement that’s REALLY BIG! For the first time, Junior Achievement and Young Americans Center for Financial Education are partnering with Denver Startup Week to provide exciting opportunities just for you! Youth Early Access allows students to experience Denver Startup Week while still in high school. In small groups, students will be guided by local entrepreneurs ...
YouthBiz Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesBusiness Law -Reboot (Ages 11- 16 years) This workshop will provide a basic overview of some of the main legal issues that entrepreneurs face in the early stages of starting a business. We’ll talk about what it means to form a business entity, what the advantages are, and how one goes about doing it. We’ll also provide a basic introduction ...
2017 Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars
Denver Center for the Performing Arts 1101 13th Street, Denver, CO, United StatesCelebrating Colorado's top youth entrepreneurs. This beloved event which highlights the important work Young Americans is doing to bring financial literacy education and experiential entrepreneurship learning opportunities to over 64,000 youth every year.
YouthBiz Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesMarketing: Website Building (Ages 12-18 years) What’s the easiest and most inexpensive way to create a website? How do I ensure safety? Will people be able to just google my business and find it fast? Whether you already have a website or are thinking about creating one, these are some questions that this workshop will cover. Join Amy Williams as ...
YouthBiz Workshop
Enstrom Candies 201 University Blvd. 118, Denver, CO, United StatesBusiness Tour: Enstrom Candies (Ages 6-15 years) What could be more fun than taking a tour of a candy-making business during your Fall Break?? Nothing of course! Join us in learning a bit more about a family business, Enstrom Candies, that started in 1929 making ice cream and toffee and has been booming ever since. We’ll have a chance ...
YouthBiz Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesWorkshop Series: Let’s Lotion (Ages 6-12 years) Love to make body products? Don’t quite have an idea of what to make for YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace? Want to learn how to make lotion? Register to attend our first Workshop series of the year, where you’ll learn the importance of packaging and how to make your lotion-making business stand out from ...
YouthBiz Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesYouthBiz Marketplace Success Strategies (Ages 6-21 years) Find out what it takes to get ready for the YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace! Learn about costs, competition, customer service, and talk to a panel of youth veteran marketplace sellers about their experience and ways they’ve made their booth stand out! This class is strongly recommended for youth who’s first time sellers at ...
YouthBiz Marketplace – Denver
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFind exquisite gifts direct from 50+ Young Entrepreneurs The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience! Young business owners display and sell their unique products to the local community. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more–unique gifts for everyone on your shopping ...
YouthBiz Marketplace – Belmar
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Belmar 401 South Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO, United StatesFind exquisite gifts direct from 50+ Young EntrepreneursThe YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience! Young business owners display and sell their unique products to the local community. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more–unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list! ...
Blogging for your business
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFun and interactive discussion regarding maximizing marketing opportunities and how to turn a blog into a business opportunity. Talk to our fashion blogger expert, Vanessa Samuel, how to maximize your business through blogging, or YouTube whatever your passion is. For youth ages 8 and up.
Workshop Series: Bee Easy Lip Balm
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesJoin us as we create some awesome lip balm and learn how to package and differentiate your lip balm business. For youth ages 8 and up.
Social Enterprise
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesLearn what it means to be a social enterprise from an expert from Same Café, the first nonprofit restaurant in Denver to provide customers to set the price for their cuisine and if you don’t have any money, you can exchange volunteer work for food. It may help you spark a social enterprise idea or even ask our guest the ...
YouthBiz Valentine’s Day Trunk Show
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Gift Shop 1719 E. 19th Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFind exquisite gifts direct from young entrepreneurs just in time for Valentine's Day! This trunk show will take place outside of the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children gift shop, inside the zig-zag hallway.
National Entrepreneurship Week
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFebruary 19-23 is NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK! Join us in celebrating entrepreneurship as well as youth entrepreneurs in our very own community. Each day this week, we will pose a question on our social media regarding entrepreneurship. You have a chance at winning a Marketplace booth AND some really great YouthBiz swag!! Twitter: @yacenter Facebook: facebook.com/YoungAmericans
Workshop Series: Sew Little Sewing (ages 10 and up)
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesYou may think to yourself, when would I ever need to sew? Well, sewing is needed in a lot of products we use: handbags, pants/jeans, belts, pillows, and much more! Join us as we learn how to identify differences in quality, how to hand sew, machine sew, and stitch witchery. You don’t have to know how to sew to partake; ...
Prep a Pitch (ages 8 and up)
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United States“Hi my name is…” Do you know how to talk about your business? Can you give a pitch that will blow your customers or investors away? Well, have no fear, Pitch Doctor is here! Come and explore the many ways you can convince people to buy your product or service, or maybe you’re telling them a little bit about yourself. ...
YouthBiz Upcycle Workshop – at Moorhead Rec. Center
Moorhead Recreation Center 2390 Havana St., Aurora, COWHAT IS UPCYCLING? Upcycling is the process of transforming recycles materials into new, high quality products. Youth ages 10-16 are invited to join this FREE real-life skills workshop at Moorhead Recreation Center in Aurora to: Learn about entrepreneurship! Begin work on your own Upcycling Business! CASH prize for the winning idea! To register, call 303-326-8315 or register at the Moorhead ...
YouthBiz Lab Grand Opening
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesPlease join Young Americans and aspiring youth business owners for a Grand Opening Celebration of the YouthBiz Lab, a new hub dedicated solely to advancing youth entrepreneurs! In addition to helping us cut the ribbon on our new space, come prepared to give a few moments of your time to help young entrepreneurs build their networking skills. Proudly supported by ...
YouthBiz StartUp Spring Break Mini-Camp
Pauline Robinson Branch Library 5575 E 33rd Ave, Denver, CO, United StatesWin $350 for your business idea this spring! At YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp you will: Learn about yourself and others Compose your own power team Develop a business idea Create a prototype Pitch your business to a panel of judges Tuesday, March 27 through Friday, March 30 10:00am - 2:00pm Three locations: Blair Caldwell African American Research Library - REGISTRATION IS ...
YouthBiz: Budgeting and Business Basics Workshop
Moorhead Recreation Center 2390 Havana St., Aurora, COLearn the basics of budgeting and business in three hours! In this workshop, youth ages 10-16 will learn how to create and follow a budget for themselves AND for their business. Saturday, April 14 2:00pm - 5:00pm Moorhead Recreation Center Ready to sign up? Reserve your FREE spot at Moorhead Recreation Center.
YouthBiz: Soap Simple (Ages 8 and up)
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesJoin us as we go through the world of soap-making! Create bar soaps in different shapes, colors, and smells that you can take home! You never know, this could be your next business venture. Sign up now!
YouthBiz Marketplace
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFIND EXQUISITE GIFTS DIRECT FROM 50+ YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience! Young business owners display and sell their unique products to the local community. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more–unique gifts for everyone on your shopping ...
Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars Application Deadline
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesThree Colorado businesses. Owners aged 6 to 21. Cash prizes of up to $1,000. Applications are now open, apply today!
The District Shops: Grand Opening
The District Shops 2500 E. First Ave #A100, Denver, CO, United StatesCome join us for an afternoon of fun! Meet local makers, including youth entrepreneurs, buy the hottest new styles, and deck out your home with the latest and greatest in furniture, and home decor! Specials, Food trucks, Local Beer and Wines, and Music!
Burger Biz Workshop in Collaboration with Park Burger
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesDo you love a great burger? Have you always thought you could create a burger masterpiece? This workshop, which runs the full week of September 17, will give participants a window into the world of the restaurant industry. Members of the restaurant industry in Denver will serve as facilitators, guest speakers, and judges to take participants through the process of ...
Burger Biz Workshop in Collaboration with Park Burger
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesDo you love a great burger? Have you always thought you could create a burger masterpiece? This workshop, which runs the full week of September 17, will give participants a window into the world of the restaurant industry. Members of the restaurant industry in Denver will serve as facilitators, guest speakers, and judges to take participants through the process of ...
Burger Biz Workshop in Collaboration with Park Burger
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesDo you love a great burger? Have you always thought you could create a burger masterpiece? This workshop, which runs the full week of September 17, will give participants a window into the world of the restaurant industry. Members of the restaurant industry in Denver will serve as facilitators, guest speakers, and judges to take participants through the process of ...
Burger Biz Workshop in Collaboration with Park Burger
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesDo you love a great burger? Have you always thought you could create a burger masterpiece? This workshop, which runs the full week of September 17, will give participants a window into the world of the restaurant industry. Members of the restaurant industry in Denver will serve as facilitators, guest speakers, and judges to take participants through the process of ...
Burger Biz Workshop in Collaboration with Park Burger
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesDo you love a great burger? Have you always thought you could create a burger masterpiece? This workshop, which runs the full week of September 17, will give participants a window into the world of the restaurant industry. Members of the restaurant industry in Denver will serve as facilitators, guest speakers, and judges to take participants through the process of ...
Burger Biz Finale
Park Burger - RiNo 2615 Walnut St, Denver, CO, United StatesThis is the culminating event for Burger Biz--watch the final pitches and vote for your favorite burger! Middle and high school students have spent a week creating the perfect burger concept. They've heard from industry experts, and they've sourced their ingredients. Now it's time to see who will take home the title of Burger Biz Champion! Young Americans Center for ...
Denver Startup Week: Youth Pass Marketplace & Expo
Commons on Champa 1245 Champa St., Denver, CO, United StatesBE PART OF AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MOVEMENT THAT’S REALLY BIG! Once again, Junior Achievement and Young Americans Center for Financial Education are partnering with Denver Startup Week to provide exciting opportunities just for you! Join the launch of two exciting, events: YOUTHBIZ MARKETPLACE & EXPO – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 YouthBiz Marketplace and Expo is a unique and exciting experience for youth ...
Denver Startup Week: #MakeItHappen, Tips for starting a business at any age!
Polsinelli - Longs Peak 1401 Lawrence St. #2300 (23rd floor), Denver, CO, United StatesMakers come in all shapes and sizes, and even all ages! Join us as youth entrepreneurs and adult entrepreneurs discuss their experiences and share their knowledge about Denver’s Maker Movement. Panelists include successful youth entrepreneurs, Kerala & Jax Parikh co-owners of Glow + gather, Brenden Coney founder of Elevation Creations, and adult business owners Ariane Vigil owner of Teal Poppies, ...
Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars Gala
Denver Center for the Performing Arts 1101 13th Street, Denver, CO, United StatesPlan to join us on Thursday, October 4, 2018 for Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars, an annual business competition and gala which highlights the important work Young Americans is doing to bring financial literacy education and experiential entrepreneurship learning opportunities to over 64,000 youth every year.
String Me Along – Learning to Sew and Sell Handcrafted Items Incorporating a Draw String
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesIn this exciting workshop, participants will learn to sew an apron using the sewing machine. They will then have the chance to brainstorm other products that could be made using the same technique and different marketing strategies to broaden their target market. All participants will take home a completed project they created by hand as well as useful business strategies to ...
Create a Business Plan Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesIf you’ve always wanted to own a business but weren’t sure how to start, this workshop is for you! During this one day workshop, participants will work their way through creating a real-life business plan! No need to even have an idea—we will help you with that! Participants will learn how to create a SWOT analysis, market analysis, and financial ...
Exploring Club Orientation
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesExplore Entrepreneurship Come learn all about the new YouthBiz Exploring Club! This club shows participants how to start and maintain their very own, real life business venture! Orientation will cover all details, schedules, fees, and answer any questions.
Patent Pending—If, When, and How You Should Explore Patents and Trademarks
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesHave you ever wondered if you could protect your great idea from copycats? Intellectual property is a tricky concept made even more complex if you don’t know the options available. This workshop, facilitated by the US Patent and Trademark Office, will cover if, when, and how to navigate the patent and trademark process. After the presentation, participants will have a ...
Finding Popportunity—Exploring Flavors, Methods, and Ingredients in the Food and Beverage Industry
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesInterested in opening a restaurant, catering business, or packaged food sales? This workshop will explore how to select and start a food-based business that edges out the competition. Participants will learn about efficiencies, uniformity, packaging, shelf life, differentiation, ingredient quality, and more as they navigate their own experiment in creating artisan popcorn! All participants will have a completed and packaged ...
YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace Success Strategies
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesWhether this is your first YouthBiz Marketplace or you’re a veteran, Success Strategies is a great way to brush up on best practices to maximize your sales on the big day. Product display, pitch, making change, and customer service are just some of the topics to be covered. Ages 6-21.
YouthBiz Marketplace – Denver
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFIND EXQUISITE GIFTS DIRECT FROM 50+ YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience! Young business owners display and sell their unique products to the local community. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more–unique gifts for everyone on your shopping ...
YouthBiz Marketplace – Belmar
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Belmar 401 South Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO, United StatesFIND EXQUISITE GIFTS DIRECT FROM 50+ YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience! Young business owners display and sell their unique products to the local community. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more–unique gifts for everyone on your shopping ...
YouthBiz Workshop: Lights, Camera, Action!
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesCome develop your interview skills with interview coach Vicki Oehring, President of Climbing Hire. Learn how to talk about yourself and your business while looking and acting professional on camera. We will set up a mock ‘live’ interview just like you would experience if you were on air with Colorado & Company or Good Day Colorado. For youth ages 6 to ...
YouthBiz Workshop: Top Your Cupcake
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesDo you have or are you interested in a baked goods focused business? Join us at our cupcake workshop where you will learn how to decorate, package and label an appetizing cupcake as well as learn about how you make a common product unique! Cost for sign up is $10. Gluten-free cupcake option available. Ages 8 to 13.
Youth Business Expo and Networking Event at the Capitol Building
Colorado State Capitol 200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United StatesBE A PART OF COLORADO LAWMAKING HISTORY! We invite you to participate in the Youth Business Expo and Networking Event at the Colorado State Capital on February 11th. This expo will precede the committee vote on Senate Bill 19-103, “Lemonade Bill,” Legalizing Minors’ Businesses. This historic bill allows young people under the age of 18 to operate a business on ...
Valentine’s Day Marketplace
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Gift Shop 1719 E. 19th Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesJust in time for Valentine's Day, shop unique gifts hand-crafted by young entrepreneurs! You'll find products from six different business owners, including businesses that have earned top honors at our annual Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition. Be sure to stop by!
YouthBiz Workshop: Fine-tune your Business Plan
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesIf you have a business or have a business idea you want to develop further, we are here to help you create your very own business plan. In this workshop we will take a deep dive into what elements your business plan should have and how to research things like your competitors, material cost and marketing. The more developed your ...
YouthBiz Workshop: One of a Case
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesCome learn how to sew a phone pouch. Don’t have a phone? That’s okay!! You will also learn how to market and sell your product to someone who may not have a phone. How can you re-purpose an item outside its normal use? There is a $10 fee to cover the materials. Ages: 10-15
YouthBiz Workshop: Let’s Get Social
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesIt’s easy to get lost in an infinite Instagram/Facebook scroll but what if you could use social media to promote your business and help you make money? Join community professional: Maddy Osman of The Blogsmith. In this workshop she will cover social media do’s and don’t’s, how to post for your specific audience and make sure you leave with a ...
YouthBiz StartUp Mini Camp
Blair Caldwell African American Research Library 2401 Welton St, Denver, CO, United StatesYoung Americans Center for Financial Education is partnering with three Denver Public Libraries to provide FREE entrepreneurship experience for middle schoolers this spring! Teens have a chance to win $350 in this four-day session, Tuesday, March 26 through Friday, March 29. Times vary by location: Blair Caldwell African American Research Library, Ross-Barnum Branch Library, Woodbury Branch Library.
YouthBiz Workshop: Soap’O Lotion
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesWant to sell a product at Marketplace? Come learn how to make a lotion based moisturizing soap! Whether it’s winter, spring, summer or fall, learn how to market your product for any season. There is a $10 fee to cover the materials. Ages: 6-12
YouthBiz Spring Marketplace
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFIND EXQUISITE GIFTS DIRECT FROM 50+ YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience! Young business owners display and sell their unique products to the local community. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more–unique gifts for everyone on your shopping ...
Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition deadline
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesDO YOU SELL SOMETHING? DO YOU PROVIDE A SERVICE? YOU COULD WIN! COMPETITION INFORMATION Each year, we invite Colorado’s top youth business owners, ages 6 to 21, apply to the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition. These young entrepreneurs complete an online application, and then a panel of judges selects a winner and two finalists in each age category. Winners ...
Just Start It Summer Camp begins
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesHave you ever thought about making some extra money, but you’re not sure how or where to begin? This camp gives you tools and tricks you need to make your business happen now! Campers develop real businesses and real products that they’ll present on Friday for a chance to win awesome prizes. Plus, you’ll be on your way to earning ...
YouthBiz Partner: Stay F.R.E.S.H.™ Entrepreneur program
Executive Business Centers, Aspen Room 8400 East Prentice Avenue, Greenwood Village, CO, United StatesThe Stay F.R.E.S.H.™ Entrepreneur summer program is great for teens, ages 13-19, who already have a business, thinking about and want to start a business or completely new to the concept of entrepreneurship! Over the course of the full eight-week program, each week a new business subject will be introduced, taught and discussed. Utilizing each subject, attendees will be tasked with framing their ...
Running Your Own Biz Summer Camp begins
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Belmar 401 South Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO, United StatesCurious about starting your own business? This program explores the basics of what it takes to get started, allows you to experiment with ideas, and helps you decide what business you might want to start. At the Friday Marketplace, sell the products you made throughout the week! This camp is for students entering 4th or 5th grade in fall, 2019.
Just Start It Summer Camp begins
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Belmar 401 South Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO, United StatesHave you ever thought about making some extra money, but you’re not sure how or where to begin? This camp gives you tools and tricks you need to make your business happen now! Campers develop real businesses and real products that they’ll present on Friday for a chance to win awesome prizes. Plus, you’ll be on your way to earning ...
Make It App’en Summer Camp begins
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesDo you love technology and gaming apps? This camp will teach you how to create, market, and sell your very own mobile application as a business venture. Campers will present and demo their apps on Friday in a mini Shark Tank pitch competition for the chance to win cash prizes! This camp if for students entering grades 5 through 9 ...
Running Your Own Biz Summer Camp begins
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesCurious about starting your own business? This program explores the basics of what it takes to get started, allows you to experiment with ideas, and helps you decide what business you might want to start. At the Friday Marketplace, sell the products you made throughout the week! This camp is for students entering 4th or 5th grade in fall, 2019.
Running Your Own Biz Summer Camp begins
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesCurious about starting your own business? This program explores the basics of what it takes to get started, allows you to experiment with ideas, and helps you decide what business you might want to start. At the Friday Marketplace, sell the products you made throughout the week! This camp is for students entering 4th or 5th grade in fall, 2019.
YouthBiz Partner: Stay F.R.E.S.H.™ Entrepreneur program
Executive Business Centers, Aspen Room 8400 East Prentice Avenue, Greenwood Village, CO, United StatesThe Stay F.R.E.S.H.™ Entrepreneur summer program is great for teens, ages 13-19, who already have a business, thinking about and want to start a business or completely new to the concept of entrepreneurship! Over the course of the full eight-week program, each week a new business subject will be introduced, taught and discussed. Utilizing each subject, attendees will be tasked with framing their ...
Make It App’en Summer Camp begins
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesDo you love technology and gaming apps? This camp will teach you how to create, market, and sell your very own mobile application as a business venture. Campers will present and demo their apps on Friday in a mini Shark Tank pitch competition for the chance to win cash prizes! This camp if for students entering grades 5 through 9 ...
YouthBiz Workshop: Get Organized!
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesBack to school, back to juggling classes, clubs, sports, extracurriculars, social engagements and more! What better way to spend a fall evening than by creating some tools to get organized for the new school year! In this workshop, participants will learn to make 1) a home organizer to catch end-of-day items such as keys, badges, school ID, and change 2) ...
YouthBiz Workshop: Create a Business Plan
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesIf you’ve always wanted to own a business but weren’t sure how to start, this workshop is for you! During this one day workshop, participants will work their way through creating a real-life business plan! No need to even have an idea—we will help you with that! Participants will learn how to create a SWOT analysis, market analysis, and financial ...
Denver Startup Week Youth Pass Pitch Challenge
Commons on Champa 1245 Champa St., Denver, CO, United StatesEver wonder what it takes to pitch your business to a panel of “sharks”? Come watch exceptional young entrepreneurs show you how it’s done! In this session, 4 groups of students, aged 12-18, will pitch their businesses for the chance to earn a coveted spot in the Denver Startup Week Pitch Challenge. Contestants are youth entrepreneurs who have earned this ...
Denver Startup Week YouthBiz Marketplace & Expo
Skyline Park 16th Street & Arapahoe Street, Denver, CO, United StatesYouthBiz Marketplace and Expo is a unique and exciting experience for the startup community to learn from each other. Youth entrepreneurs ages 6-18 will set up to sell products, present business plans, and network with the community. This session is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the next generation of Colorado business leaders, as well as the potential to ...
Denver Startup Week Youth Early Access
Skyline Park 16th Street & Arapahoe Street, Denver, CO, United StatesGuided by local business leaders, the Youth Pass – Early Access allows high school students a chance to participate in two or three of Denver Startup Week’s most popular sessions, plus special sessions designed just for them. No prior business experience is necessary to attend this free one-day program. Lunch is provided!
Denver Startup Week Making It: Achieve Success in the Maker Movement at Any Age
TBAMakers come in all shapes and sizes, and even all ages! Join us as both youth and young adult entrepreneurs share their insights about Denver’s Maker Movement. Panelists will detail the evolution of their businesses, explaining how they sustainably grew from youth-based hobbies to serious, full-time revenue generators. Business owners will highlight the key tools and resources in the Denver community ...
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Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesBurger Biz 2019
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesCan you build the best burger? Come join us for this incredible, FREE workshop to learn all about the food industry! Learn from industry experts throughout the week. Pitch your burger to a panel of judges. Chance to win $500 grand prize AND be featured as the Burger of the Month in Park Burger restaurants Details When: Tuesday-Friday, October 15 ...
Burger Biz 2019
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesCan you build the best burger? Come join us for this incredible, FREE workshop to learn all about the food industry! Learn from industry experts throughout the week. Pitch your burger to a panel of judges. Chance to win $500 grand prize AND be featured as the Burger of the Month in Park Burger restaurants Details When: Tuesday-Friday, October 15 ...
Burger Biz 2019
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesCan you build the best burger? Come join us for this incredible, FREE workshop to learn all about the food industry! Learn from industry experts throughout the week. Pitch your burger to a panel of judges. Chance to win $500 grand prize AND be featured as the Burger of the Month in Park Burger restaurants Details When: Tuesday-Friday, October 15 ...
Burger Biz 2019
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesCan you build the best burger? Come join us for this incredible, FREE workshop to learn all about the food industry! Learn from industry experts throughout the week. Pitch your burger to a panel of judges. Chance to win $500 grand prize AND be featured as the Burger of the Month in Park Burger restaurants Details When: Tuesday-Friday, October 15 ...
YouthBiz Workshop: Suds it Up!
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesDo you love bath and body products? If so, this workshop is for you! Learn to make your own soap or body wash, scented the way you want. Then learn ways to distinguish your product from others through labeling, display, and quality so that you can earn money selling the projects you make! Every participant will leave with their very ...
2019 Burger Biz Finale
Park Burger - RiNo 2615 Walnut St, Denver, CO, United StatesThis is the culminating event for Burger Biz–watch the final pitches and vote for your favorite burger! Middle and high school students have spent a week creating the perfect burger concept. They’ve heard from industry experts, and they’ve sourced their ingredients. Now it’s time to see who will take home the title of Burger Biz Champion plus a $500 prize! ...
YouthBiz Workshop: Accessories Galore!
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesWhether you put fashion before function or vice versa, this workshop will show you both are possible! Participants will learn how to use just one piece of fabric to make a belt, a tie, or a headband! This is the epitome of efficiency, as students can apply all skills to making whatever fashionable accessory best fits their needs while learning ...
2019 YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace – Cherry Creek
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesCome shop with us! The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience! Young business owners display and sell their unique products to the local community. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more–unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list!
2019 YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace – Belmar
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Belmar 401 South Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO, United StatesCome shop with us! The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience! Young business owners display and sell their unique products to the local community. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more–unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list!
2020 Summer Camp Registration Opens
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesSummer camps are a great way for young people to experience FUNancial education through our award-winning programs! Young Americans Center for Financial Education offers 9 different camp options for youth who will enter 3rd-8th grade in the 2020-2021 school year. Registration opens Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
YouthBiz Workshop: Create a Business Plan
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesIf you’ve always wanted to own a business but weren’t sure how to start, this workshop is for you! During this one day workshop, participants will work their way through creating a real-life business plan! No need to even have an idea—we will help you with that! Participants will learn how to create a SWOT analysis, market analysis, and financial ...
YouthBiz Workshop: Top Your Pop!
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesCalling all bakers and chefs! Whether you have an established baking business or have a goal to start a bakery, this is the workshop to have fun in the kitchen! Participants will think creatively about flavor combinations, frosting and glaze options, and decorative pieces for their very own cake pop creations, along with getting tips on packaging, display, and differentiation ...
YouthBiz Workshop: Curate your media presence
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesEver wondered, “I have an Instagram/Facebook page, how can I generate some money using this?” Well, ask no more! We have a special guest coming in to take us through a journey on how to use any social media outlets to make money. Whether you sell a product, provide a service, or would like to be an influencer and start ...
YouthBiz: Interactive Business Tour at Open Media Foundation
Open Media Foundation 700 Kalamath St, Denver, CO, United StatesAs a continuation to Media and making your presence known on social media. We will be leading a tour at the Open Media Foundation, where you’ll be able to learn about what goes into filming, AND you’ll be able to create your own media clip. Use all that you’ve learned in the “Curating a Media Presence” workshop or other experiences and create ...
YouthBiz Workshop: Machine Sewing for Beginners
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesThe ability to sew creates all kinds of business opportunities for young entrepreneurs, and we know many who just need to learn the basics. Come to this workshop to learn entry level machine sewing, basic skills that can yield dozens of different fabric-based products! All participants will leave with their very own, self-made scrunchie, supply organizer, or a variety of ...
Cancelled: YouthBiz Workshop: Secret Garden Garnishes
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesDue to concerns over COVID-19, the YouthBiz Secret Garden Garnishes workshop is cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience but want to do our part to keep our community healthy.
CANCELLED: YouthBiz StartUp Spring Break Mini-Camp – Blair Caldwell
Blair Caldwell African American Research Library 2401 Welton St, Denver, CO, United StatesDue to COVID-19, all Denver Public Library programs have been cancelled for Spring Break, 2020, including the planned YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp. Please check back in early 2021 for information about Spring Break Camps in 2021.
CANCELLED: YouthBiz StartUp Spring Break Mini-Camp – Hadley Branch
Hadley Branch Library 1890 S. Grove St., Denver, CO, United StatesDue to COVID-19, all Denver Public Library programs have been cancelled for Spring Break, 2020, including the planned YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp. Please check back in early 2021 for information about Spring Break Camps in 2021.
CANCELLED: YouthBiz StartUp Spring Break Mini-Camp – Blair Caldwell
Blair Caldwell African American Research Library 2401 Welton St, Denver, CO, United StatesDue to COVID-19, all Denver Public Library programs have been cancelled for Spring Break, 2020, including the planned YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp. Please check back in early 2021 for information about Spring Break Camps in 2021.
CANCELLED: YouthBiz StartUp Spring Break Mini-Camp – Hadley Branch
Hadley Branch Library 1890 S. Grove St., Denver, CO, United StatesDue to COVID-19, all Denver Public Library programs have been cancelled for Spring Break, 2020, including the planned YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp. Please check back in early 2021 for information about Spring Break Camps in 2021.
CANCELLED: YouthBiz StartUp Spring Break Mini-Camp – Blair Caldwell
Blair Caldwell African American Research Library 2401 Welton St, Denver, CO, United StatesDue to COVID-19, all Denver Public Library programs have been cancelled for Spring Break, 2020, including the planned YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp. Please check back in early 2021 for information about Spring Break Camps in 2021.
CANCELLED: YouthBiz StartUp Spring Break Mini-Camp – Hadley Branch
Hadley Branch Library 1890 S. Grove St., Denver, CO, United StatesDue to COVID-19, all Denver Public Library programs have been cancelled for Spring Break, 2020, including the planned YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp. Please check back in early 2021 for information about Spring Break Camps in 2021.
CANCELLED: YouthBiz StartUp Spring Break Mini-Camp – Blair Caldwell
Blair Caldwell African American Research Library 2401 Welton St, Denver, CO, United StatesDue to COVID-19, all Denver Public Library programs have been cancelled for Spring Break, 2020, including the planned YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp. Please check back in early 2021 for information about Spring Break Camps in 2021.
CANCELLED: YouthBiz StartUp Spring Break Mini-Camp – Hadley Branch
Hadley Branch Library 1890 S. Grove St., Denver, CO, United StatesDue to COVID-19, all Denver Public Library programs have been cancelled for Spring Break, 2020, including the planned YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp. Please check back in early 2021 for information about Spring Break Camps in 2021.
Cancelled: YouthBiz Workshop – Gifts of Love
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesUnique gifts to create your very own gift shop With Mother’s Day, end of year teacher’s gifts, and graduation parties just around the corner, a gift shop is the ideal seasonal business for young entrepreneurs! Come learn to make an assortment of high quality, handmade gifts and home accessories, perfect for all the gift givers in your life! All participants ...
YouthBiz Virtual Workshop: Branding 101- My why and my vision
OnlineWhen building your company, it’s important to know why someone would choose your brand over the other and come up with a plan to where you’d like to be or what you’d like to have achieved in the long run. How does your company project its purpose and its vision? Well sign up and find out!! This course as an ...
YouthBiz Online Spring Marketplace
OnlineFind exquisite gifts direct from 25+ Young Entrepreneurs The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience and this year we're going online! Young business owners display and sell their unique products to the local community. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and ...
YouthBiz Virtual Workshop: Branding 101 – My Mission Is…
OnlineLearn about how to measure your company’s success. Create your company’s mission and look at other famous brands’ mission statements and set yourself apart. This course as an individual session has a cost of $10.
YouthBiz Virtual Workshop: Branding 101 – The Importance and Role of Logos
OnlineWhat’s a logo? How can I create one? Those are all questions many business owners ask themselves. Let’s establish a few values your company holds and build from there. Learn about different systems you can use to create your logo!! This course as an individual session has a cost of $10.
Birdcall / Young Americans Center Social Distance Fundraising
Birdcall 1535 E. Evans Ave, Denver, CO, United StatesDine at Birdcall to support hands-on financial education! All day on Monday, May 25: 25% of all food and beverage purchases at Birdcall go to Young Americans Center for Financial Education, home of Young AmeriTowne, International Towne and YouthBiz! Customers must use the promotion code denverlove. Order Birdcall online for curbside or in-store pick-up. Or, place an order in-store at ...
Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars Business Competition Application Deadline
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesEach year, we invite Colorado’s top youth business owners, ages 6 to 21, apply to the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition. These young entrepreneurs complete an online application, and then a panel of judges selects a winner and two finalists in each age category. Winners receive up to $5,000, and finalists receive up to $500. Winners are also paired ...
Summer Camp: Make it App’en begins
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesDo you love technology and gaming apps? This camp will teaches how to create, market, and sell your very own mobile application as a business venture. Campers will present and demo their apps on Friday for the chance to win cash prizes! Designed for students entering 6th-8th grade for the 2020-2021 school year.
Finalist Announcement Party
OnlineThe judging is now complete for the Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars business competition, and we can't wait to reveal the nine finalists! We cordially invite you to watch this announcement live at a virtual Finalist Announcement Party, Thursday, July 9 from 5:30 - 6:00pm. RSVP today!
Summer Camp: Running Your Own Business begins
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Belmar 401 South Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO, United StatesCurious about starting your own business? This program explores the basics of what it takes to get started, allows you to experiment with ideas, and helps you decide what business you might want to start. At the Friday Marketplace, sell the products you made throughout the week! Designed for students entering 4th or 5th grade for the 2020-2021 school year.
Summer Camp: Just Start It begins
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesHave you ever thought about making some extra money, but you’re not sure how or where to begin? This camp gives you tools and tricks you need to make a business happen now! Campers develop real businesses and real products that they’ll present on Friday for a chance to win awesome prizes. Plus, you’ll be on your way to earning ...
Summer Camp: Running Your Own Business begins
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Belmar 401 South Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO, United StatesCurious about starting your own business? This program explores the basics of what it takes to get started, allows you to experiment with ideas, and helps you decide what business you might want to start. At the Friday Marketplace, sell the products you made throughout the week! Designed for students entering 4th or 5th grade for the 2020-2021 school year.
Summer Camp: Running Your Own Business begins
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Belmar 401 South Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO, United StatesCurious about starting your own business? This program explores the basics of what it takes to get started, allows you to experiment with ideas, and helps you decide what business you might want to start. At the Friday Marketplace, sell the products you made throughout the week! Designed for students entering 4th or 5th grade for the 2020-2021 school year.
Summer Camp: Make it App’en begins
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesDo you love technology and gaming apps? This camp will teaches how to create, market, and sell your very own mobile application as a business venture. Campers will present and demo their apps on Friday for the chance to win cash prizes! Designed for students entering 6th-8th grade for the 2020-2021 school year.
Denver Startup Week YouthPass Pitch Challenge
OnlineHow did two high school seniors win the 2019 Denver Startup Week Pitch Challenge? Come see, as another group of exceptional young entrepreneurs vie for the top spot in the Youth Pass Pitch Challenge. In this session, 4 groups of students, aged 12-18, will pitch their businesses for a spot in the 2020 DSW Pitch Challenge. Contestants are youth entrepreneurs ...
Denver Startup Week Panel: What We Can Learn from Young Makers
OnlineMakers come in all shapes and sizes, and even all ages! Join us as both youth and young adult entrepreneurs share their insights about Denver’s Maker Movement. Panelists will detail the evolution of their businesses, explaining how they sustainably grew from youth-based hobbies to serious, full-time revenue generators. Business owners will highlight the key tools and resources in the Denver ...
TEDxMileHigh: Be Your Own Boss
OnlineYou don’t have to wait to be your own boss! YouthBiz is so excited to collaborate with TEDxMileHigh in this virtual workshop which is part of a series of Adventures to help middle and high school students connect with positive activities. Join us to explore how you can launch or grow your own business. We’ll dig in to how you ...
YouthBiz Workshop: Pop It Like It’s Hot
OnlineAges: 10-14 Cost: $10 fee for materials Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Materials needed: All participants will pick up a package of items in order to participate in this tasty workshop! You will need to pick up materials at our office at 3550 E. First Ave. Denver, Colorado ...
YouthBiz Workshop: Create a Business Plan Part 1
OnlineAges: 10-18 Cost: free! Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: If you’ve always wanted to own a business but weren’t sure how to start, this workshop is for you! During this two-part workshop, participants will work their way through creating a real-life business plan! No need to even ...
2020 Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars
Denver Center for the Performing Arts 1101 13th Street, Denver, CO, United StatesMake plans to join us virtually on Thursday, October 1, 2020 for Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars! This annual business competition and gala fundraiser supports financial literacy education and experiential entrepreneurship learning opportunities that reach nearly 70,000 youth every year. Table sponsorships and tickets are available! Contact Betsy Sklar, Vice President of Development, for more information at 303-320-3245 or bsklar@yacenter.org.
Create a Business Plan Workshop – Part 2
OnlineAges: 10-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Now that you have your business idea, it is time to turn that idea into a plan! In this second session, participants will dive into marketing strategy, financial analysis and some next steps/ resources. By the completion of this workshop, ...
YouthBiz Workshop: Spooky Soapy Sorcery
OnlineAges: 10-14 Cost: $10 fee for materials Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Materials needed: All participants will pick up a package of items in order to participate in this tasty workshop! You will need to pick up materials at our office at 3550 E. First Ave. Denver, Colorado ...
2020 YouthBiz Holiday Online Marketplace
OnlineFIND EXQUISITE GIFTS DIRECT FROM YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS The YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience, and we’re bringing it to you online! Young business owners sell their unique products–all handmade by them. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more–unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list! This is the perfect opportunity ...
Create a Business Plan Workshop – Part 1
OnlineAges: 10-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: If you’ve always wanted to own a business but weren’t sure how to start, this workshop is for you! During this two-part workshop, participants will work their way through creating a real-life business plan! No need to even have an idea—we ...
Tee-rrific Products Workshop
OnlineAges: 8-14 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Materials needed: All participants will pick up a package of items in order to participate in this workshop! You will need to pick up materials at our office at 3550 E. First Ave. Denver, Colorado 80206. If you are unable to ...
Create a Business Plan Workshop – Part 2
OnlineAges: 10-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Now that you have your business idea, it is time to turn that idea into a plan! In this second session, participants will dive into marketing strategy, financial analysis and some next steps/ resources. By the completion of this workshop, ...
Genie-us in a Bottle Workshop
OnlineAges: 10-14 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Materials needed: All participants will pick up a package of items in order to participate in this workshop! You will need to pick up materials at our office at 3550 E. First Ave. Denver, Colorado 80206. If you are unable to ...
The Price is Right. Right? Workshop
OnlineAges: 8-14 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Have you ever been in the store and thought, “Wow, this product is expensive or it’s pretty cheap?” Or maybe you already have a business and are trying to figure out how to price your product. In this session, we ...
Paper Product Perfection Workshop
OnlineAges: 10-14 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Materials needed: All participants will pick up a package of items in order to participate in this workshop! You will need to pick up materials at our office at 3550 E. First Ave. Denver, Colorado 80206. If you are unable to ...
It’s all Who You Know: A Virtual Networking Party
OnlineAges: 8-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Have you ever heard the expression, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know!”? It’s all about networking, or meeting new people, and making connections. In today’s world, we know that’s not only hard for adults, but even harder ...
YouthBiz VIRTUAL Spring Break Mini Camp with Denver Public Library
VIRTUALGrades: 4-8 Format: Live sessions facilitated by a YouthBiz staff member Technology Needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection Description: 3-day program running Wednesday, March 31 - Friday, April 2 Win $100 for your business idea this spring! At YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp you will: Learn about yourself and others Compose your own power team Develop a business idea Create a prototype Pitch your ...
YouthBiz VIRTUAL Spring Break Mini Camp with Denver Public Library
VIRTUALGrades: 4-8 Format: Live sessions facilitated by a YouthBiz staff member Technology Needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection Description: 3-day program running Wednesday, March 31 - Friday, April 2 Win $100 for your business idea this spring! At YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp you will: Learn about yourself and others Compose your own power team Develop a business idea Create a prototype Pitch your ...
YouthBiz VIRTUAL Spring Break Mini Camp with Denver Public Library DAY 2
VIRTUALGrades: 4-8 Format: Live sessions facilitated by a YouthBiz staff member Technology Needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection Description: 3-day program running Wednesday, March 31 - Friday, April 2 Win $100 for your business idea this spring! At YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp you will: Learn about yourself and others Compose your own power team Develop a business idea Create a prototype Pitch your ...
YouthBiz VIRTUAL Spring Break Mini Camp with Denver Public Library
VIRTUALGrades: 4-8 Format: Live sessions facilitated by a YouthBiz staff member Technology Needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection Description: 3-day program running Wednesday, March 31 - Friday, April 2 Win $100 for your business idea this spring! At YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp you will: Learn about yourself and others Compose your own power team Develop a business idea Create a prototype Pitch your ...
YouthBiz VIRTUAL Spring Break Mini Camp with Denver Public Library DAY 3
VIRTUALGrades: 4-8 Format: Live sessions facilitated by a YouthBiz staff member Technology Needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection Description: 3-day program running Wednesday, March 31 - Friday, April 2 Win $100 for your business idea this spring! At YouthBiz StartUp Mini-Camp you will: Learn about yourself and others Compose your own power team Develop a business idea Create a prototype Pitch your ...
Let’s Make It Official: Protect Your Name
VIRTUALAges: 12-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Do you have a business and you’re ready to make it official? We’ll go through a 3-step method to making your business official. You’ll learn about the ways to figure out if your business name has been taken or not, ...
Let’s Make It Official: Getting Down to Business
VIRTUALAges: 12-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Do you have a business and you’re ready to make it official? We’ll go through a 3-step method to making your business official. You’ll learn about the ways to figure out if your business name has been taken or not, ...
Let’s Make It Official: Money, Money, Money…Taxes!
VIRTUALAges: 12-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Do you have a business and you’re ready to make it official? We’ll go through a 3-step method to making your business official. You’ll learn about the ways to figure out if your business name has been taken or not, ...
2021 YouthBiz Spring Marketplace
OnlineThe YouthBiz Marketplace is the ultimate buy local experience, and this year you can shop online! Young business owners sell their unique products–all handmade by them. You will find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more–unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list! This is the perfect opportunity for gift shopping and a great way ...
Online Sales: ECommerce vs. Multi-Vendor Marketplace
VIRTUALAges: 10-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Since last year, entrepreneurs have had to shift the way they do business. If you were a brick and mortar, you had to start learning ways to expand your business, and one of those ways was having an online presence. ...
Online Sales: Shopify-Build Your Online Store
VIRTUALAges: 10-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Since last year, entrepreneurs have had to shift the way they do business. If you were a brick and mortar, you had to start learning ways to expand your business, and one of those ways was having an online presence. ...
YouthBiz Marketplace Success Strategies
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-21 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: Do you have a product idea you want to sell at the YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace? Join us in this live boot camp! Participants will learn about market research, product development, and financials. We'll also discuss all of the new requirements and what to expect in this year’s Marketplace. REQUIRED FOR ...
Online Sales: Etsy, Bitsy Business
VIRTUALAges: 10-18 Format: Live Session facilitated by trained staff members Technology needed: tablet or laptop, internet connection, Google account Description: Since last year, entrepreneurs have had to shift the way they do business. If you were a brick and mortar, you had to start learning ways to expand your business, and one of those ways was having an online presence. ...
Deadline to apply for the 2021 YouthBiz Stars Business Competition
OnlineSpotlight on YouthBiz Stars is Colorado's premier business competition for young people, age 6-21. Young entrepreneurs complete an online application, and then a panel of judges selects a winner and two finalists in each age category. Winners receive up to $5,000, and finalists receive up to $500. Winners are also paired with a leading business owner from the Colorado community. ...
Great Businesses Doing Good, with Good Business Colorado
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-21 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: Join us for this social enterprise-themed workshop, featuring three socially minded businesses in the Denver community. Learn why running a social enterprise is good for your community, your customers, and your bottom line by interacting directly with prominent business leaders. We’ll also learn how to start your social enterprise, or incorporate ...
Painting Meets Business
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-18 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Calling all art lovers! Knowing how to sell your art will help you inspire your customers and become familiar with the business side of art. Join us in our autumn-inspired painting workshop and create your own art piece that is ready to sell. Then, learn how to ...
2021 YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFind great holiday gifts while supporting young entrepreneurs ages 6-21. The YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace is the ultimate buy-local, feel-good shopping experience. 40+ young business owners will be selling their handmade products - beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more – unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list! Mark your calendar!
Create a Business Plan Workshop SPRING
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-21 Format: Live, In Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: If you’ve always wanted to own a business but weren’t sure how to start, this workshop is for you! During this one-day workshop, participants will work their way through creating a real-life business plan! No need to even have an idea—we will help you with that! Participants will ...
Cupcake Crafting Workshop–FULL
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Calling all bakers and chefs! Whether you have an established baking business or have a goal to start a bakery, this is the workshop to have fun in the kitchen! Participants will think creatively about flavor combinations, frosting and glaze options, and decorative pieces for their very ...
Business Idea Challenge Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-12 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: If you love Shark Tank, this workshop is for you! In this session, participants will go through several fun activities to generate their next big idea! We’ll then put together an entertaining business pitch to “sell” ideas to our panel of judges. The most creative and innovative idea, as ...
Intro to Candle Making Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: It’s hard to beat the warmth and atmosphere created by a well-crafted candle, and in this interactive workshop, students will have the opportunity to make their own wax candles. Participants will explore the basics of wax-and-wick candles as well as learn tips for making scented and specially ...
Tie-Dive Into Color Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Whether you’re a fashionista or enjoy colorful projects, you’ll love creating your own wearable art. Learn how to design and create your own tie-dye clothing, how to package and promote them for customers, and take home a tie-dye shirt for yourself! This is a great opportunity for ...
YouthBiz Marketplace Success Strategies
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesSaturday, April 9, 2022 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Ages: 6-21 Cost: FREE Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: Do you have a product idea you want to sell at the YouthBiz Spring Marketplace? Join us in this Marketplace prep session! Participants will learn about market research, product development, and financials. We'll also discuss all of the ...
The Perfect Pop Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Salty or sweet, popcorn is a snack that’s always a crowd favorite, and it’s a perfect business for young entrepreneurs! Be ready to brainstorm new and interesting popcorn flavors, and then learn about the best ways and ingredients to make your unique flavors, well…pop! We’ll also discuss ...
2022 YouthBiz Spring Marketplace
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFind great gifts while supporting young entrepreneurs ages 6-21. The YouthBiz Spring Marketplace is the ultimate buy-local, feel-good shopping experience. 40+ young business owners will be selling their handmade products - beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more – unique gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduation, and more!
UPDATED DATE! What’s After Marketplace Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesUPDATED DATE! Ages: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: Free Description: Calling all up-and-coming entrepreneurs! If you participated in the YouthBiz Marketplace in the last year and had a great time, but are wondering, “What’s Next?” this session is for you! In this interactive workshop, participants will get some actionable tools and tricks so they can keep making ...
Trash to Treasure Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Great entrepreneurs know how to recognize opportunities everywhere, even trash! This workshop gives youth the chance to solve problems and think critically by creating a market-ready product from recycled goods
Create a Business Plan Workshop FALL
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-18 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: Free Description: If you’ve always wanted to own a business but weren’t sure how to start, this workshop is for you! During this one-day workshop, participants will work their way through creating a real-life business plan! No need to even have an idea—we will help you with that! Participants will get ...
2022 Spotlight on YouthBiz Stars
Denver Center for the Performing Arts 1101 13th Street, Denver, CO, United StatesCELEBRATING COLORADO’S TOP YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS Make plans to join us Thursday, October 13, 2022 for this annual business competition and fundraiser that supports financial literacy education and experiential entrepreneurship learning opportunities that reach nearly 70,000 youth every year! Sponsorship opportunities available.
Great Businesses Doing Good Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-21 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: Free Description: Join us for this social enterprise-themed workshop, featuring three socially minded businesses in the Denver community. Learn why running a social enterprise is good for your community, your customers, and your bottom line by interacting directly with prominent business leaders. We’ll also learn how to start your social ...
Spooky Sweets: DIY Candy Apples Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: Come satisfy your sweet tooth with a classic candy apple treat! Whether or not you have experience making these tasty treats, this is a great workshop to get creative with many flavor possibilities! Participants will be able to test out old favorites, brainstorm new combinations and discover ...
YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace Success Strategies 2022
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesSaturday, November 5, 2022 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Ages: 6-21 Cost: FREE Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: Do you have a product idea you want to sell at the YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace? Join us in this Marketplace prep session! Participants will learn about market research, product development, and financials. We'll also discuss all of the ...
Sewing Basics Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10 Materials Fee Description: The ability to sew creates all kinds of business opportunities for young entrepreneurs, and we know many business ideas that just require the sewing basics. Come to this workshop to learn entry level machine sewing, basic skills that can yield dozens of different fabric-based products! All participants ...
YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace 2022
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFind great gifts while supporting young entrepreneurs ages 6-21. The YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace is the ultimate buy-local, feel-good shopping experience. 60+ young business owners will be selling their handmade products - beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more – unique gifts for all your holiday needs!
YouthBiz Spring Marketplace Success Strategies
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesSaturday, March 11, 2023 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Ages: 6-21 Cost: FREE Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: Do you have a product idea you want to sell at the YouthBiz Spring Marketplace? Join us in this Marketplace prep session! Participants will learn about market research, product development, and financials. We'll also discuss all of the ...
Design Your Own T-Shirt
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 10-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $15.00 Description: Custom T-shirts are a fun way to show off your creativity and personality, and in this workshop we’ll be designing and decorating our own! Learn to design custom prints, make special cuts and fits for t-shirts, and learn how to make your custom shirts stand out from the crowd. ...
Custom Necklace Making
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesAges: 6-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $15.00 Description: Are you looking for a special gift or something to elevate your spring wardrobe? Join us for this jewelry making workshop where participants will have the opportunity to hand make their own custom necklace. They will explore their creativity through different ways of making wire wrapped jewelry. Each student ...
2023 Denver Startup Week Youth Pitch Competition
Sherman & Howard LLC 675 Fifteenth Street, Suite 2300, Denver, United StatesCome to see the next generation of Colorado entrepreneurs present their business pitches for the chance to move onto the finals to compete against the adults! Five youth businesses will be presenting their impressive pitch decks. Don't miss it! Free to attend! Learn more and register HERE! Featuring: Aspen Peterson, High School Babysitters LLC Caroline Sullivan, Kind Mind Club Justin ...
How to Become a YouTube Creator Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesSaturday, October 28, 2023 Ages: 10-18 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10.00 Time: 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Description: Discover the path of becoming a YouTube creator through our Business Skills workshop! You will hear firsthand from a guest speaker who will share their experience as a digital creator and discuss viewer engagement, channel branding, and overcoming challenges. ...
LED Decorations Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesWednesday, November 15, 2023 Ages: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $15.00 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Description: Kickstart the season right with your very own winter themed LED wall decorations and ornaments! Join us for an exciting workshop where you get to unleash your inner inventor, infusing circuitry into your designs to create stunning winter décor that ...
YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace 2023
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFind great gifts while supporting young entrepreneurs ages 6-21. The YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace is the ultimate buy-local, feel-good shopping experience. 60+ young business owners will be selling their handmade products - beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more – unique gifts for everyone on your list! Learn more at https://yacenter.org/youthbiz/marketplace/ Vendor registration opens Monday, October 16, ...
Create a Business Plan Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesSaturday, January 27, 2024 Ages: 6-21 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $15.00 Time: 10:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Description: If you’ve always wanted to own a business but weren’t sure how to start, this workshop is for you! During this one-day workshop, participants will work their way through creating a real-life business plan! No need to even have an ...
Bake Your Mark: Cookie Crafter Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesWednesday, January 31, 2024 Ages: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $15.00 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Description: Bake your mark with our delicious new workshop that combines baking excellence with marketing genius! Learn how to utilize different icing techniques and imaginative toppings that can make your brand stand out from the rest. Elevate classic cookies treats to ...
Funding Futures: Dollars and Sense Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesSaturday, February 10, 2024 Ages: 10-15 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10.00 Time: 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Description: Explore the exciting world of business finance with our “Dollars and Sense” workshop, perfect for participants wanting to get their ventures off the ground! In this workshop, we will dive into the fundamentals of funding your own business through a ...
Tote-Ally Unique Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesWednesday, February 21, 2024 Ages: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $15.00 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Description: Blend artistry with business know-how with our “Tote-ally Unique Workshop! Take a deep dive into the process of creating personalized tote bags by using graphic design to transform your ideas into fashion forward statements! Participants will use Canva to create ...
Glow and Magnetize Slime: The Sticky Business Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesWednesday, March 6, 2024 Ages: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $15.00 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Description: Dive into the oozing world of slime with our sticky business workshop where participants don’t just make slime, they innovate it! Craft and customize your very own magnetic slime that can stick to any surface! Make glow-in-the-dark slime that lights ...
YouthBiz Spring Marketplace Success Strategies
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesSaturday, March 9, 2024 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Ages: 6-21 Cost: FREE Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Description: Do you have a product idea you want to sell at the YouthBiz Holiday Marketplace? Join us in this Marketplace prep session! Participants will learn about market research, product development, and financials. We'll also discuss all of the ...
YouthBiz Spring Marketplace 2024
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesFind great gifts while supporting young entrepreneurs ages 6-21. The YouthBiz Spring Marketplace is the ultimate buy-local, feel-good shopping experience. 50+ young business owners will be selling their handmade products - beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more – unique gifts for everyone on your list! Learn more and register HERE!
Networking Navigators: Building Business Connections Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesWednesday, April 24, 2024 Ages: 8-14 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $10.00 Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Description: Learn about the exciting world of professional networking with our "Networking Navigators" workshop! This session will take participants through the art of making connections, sparking conversations, and sharing their business ideas. Participants will take their newfound skills and participate in ...
Create a Business Plan Workshop
Young Americans Center for Financial Education and Young Americans Bank - Denver 3550 East First Avenue, Denver, CO, United StatesSaturday, September 21, 2024 Ages: 8-21 Format: Live, In-Person Session facilitated by trained staff members Cost: $15.00 Time: 10:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Description: If you’ve always wanted to own a business but weren’t sure how to start, this workshop is for you! During this one-day workshop, participants will work their way through creating a real-life business plan! No need to even have an ...